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We've Been Sued by Christopher Morales

Last Wednesday I was directed to an article on Autograph Alert that, beyond saying the usual things they say about this site and me, seemingly "outed" one of our members whose comments they didn't like. At the end of the article, they wrote:

"By the time you read this story,
Cyrkin will have the first of a major rude awakening,
one he has invited and is well deserved."

The next morning I received an email from a court services firm asking for an appointment to serve me with legal papers. I arranged to be served this Wednesday. And I had a copy of the suit sent to me.

I have been sued by Christopher Morales, the autograph authenticator I have called, "the forger's best friend." Morales is joining me to his lawsuit against Roger Epperson alleging:

libel
slander
business disparagement
tortuous interference with prospective business relations, and
civil conspiracy.

I don't look forward to this or any lawsuit. Who does? But I feel it's my duty, and all of ours, to do everything we can to protect collectors, fans and the autograph hobby against forgeries. So, like Roger has, I'll defend the lawsuit vigorously—and I will not stop speaking out.

I stand behind everything I've ever said or published about Christopher Morales, and the forgery industry that uses him. I would be surprised if even one-percent of the autographs he has authenticated are genuine. But this is Morales's opportunity to prove that I am wrong; that most of the autographs he authenticates ARE genuine—and that we are "out to get him."

The truth is on our side.

Sincerely,

Steve Cyrkin
Editor & Publisher

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Comment by CJCollector on March 29, 2011 at 9:21am: Since Mr. Morales came out with his new "Certificate Of Authenticity (COA)" I've been puzzled by the fact why a "Forensic Examiner" would issue such a generic COA?

Comment by Jory Vernon on April 3, 2011 at 1:56pm: Is the Morales signature on the COA real?

Comment by BallroomDays67 on April 3, 2011 at 3:58pm: More importantly, is the Morales COA printed on soft paper?

Comment by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on April 3, 2011 at 4:19pm: @Christopher:

Perhaps because it's worth the paper it's printed on.

Comment by DB on April 14, 2011 at 5:18pm: Greg, now are you sure you want to be Alfred E. Neuman? Indeed there are all sorts of Star War Cantina Characters there.... They have gone to great lengths to keep the "owners", "registrants" and "fraudsters" unknown and unidentified. Sort of like those nusance calls you get on the phone. That is essentiallly what they are but unfortunately there are too many naive people who see this information and go - wow, is this true... then hopefully they find this place shortly thereafter.

So cyrkin, anything to report or has your attorney put a gag order on you ;-)

Comment by theresa fleming on May 19, 2011 at 2:20pm: I have a few items signed by C. Morales at home. All sports related.....So now what do it do??? Good luck!!

Comment by CJCollector on May 19, 2011 at 2:33pm: Ms. Fleming. Do you have items signed by Chris Morales or "authenticated" by Chris Morales. Please clarify. Thank you.

Comment by theresa fleming on May 19, 2011 at 2:49pm: My fault.....authenticated by Chris Morales..not signed by him. Sorry!!

Comment by DB on May 19, 2011 at 2:51pm: Theresa, the Peanut Gallery would like to know where you purchase or acquired these items, do you have scans of them (and descriptions) that you can post?